CO_LS146 Columbia, SC Fri April 05, 2019 USDA-SC Dept Ag Market News SC Farm Report on Friday SC Cattle Auctions Weekly Review: Compared to last week, all classes of feeder cattle were unevenly steady. Feeder Steers: Medium and Large 1- 2 400-500 lbs 147.00-161.00; 500-600 lbs 135.00-153.00. Feeder Bulls: Medium and Large 1-2 400-500 lbs 146.00-161.00; 500-600 lbs 136.00- 156.00. Feeder Heifers: Medium and Large 1-2 400-500 lbs 130.00-146.00, 500-600 lbs 120.00-137.00. Slaughter cows were 7.00 lower. Slaughter cows: Breakers 75-80% lean 45.00-56.00; Boners 80-85% lean 45.00-65.00; Lean 85-90% lean 45.00-55.00; Lean low dressing 30.00-45.00. Slaughter bulls were 3.00 lower. Slaughter bulls: 1120-2020 lbs 52.00-90.00. Goats: [369] Week Ago: 286. Reported Monday to Wednesday. Slaughter and replacement classes sold on a per head basis and weights are estimated. Kids: Sel 1 Under 20 lbs 25.00-55.00, 20-40 lbs 55.00- 105.00, 40-60 lbs 75.00-130.00; Sel 2 N/A. Wethers: Slaughter 1 and 2 80-100 lbs 140.00-165.00, 100-150 lbs 205.00-240.00. Does/Nannies: Sel 1 50-70 lbs 80.00-180.00, 70-100 lbs 115.00-205.00, 100-140 lbs 150.00- 200.00; Sel 2 70-100 lbs 55.00-120.00, 70-100 lbs 95.00-100.00, 100-140 lbs 110.00-115.00. Bucks/Billies: Sel 1 70-100 lbs 120.00-180.00, 100- 150 lbs 140.00-195.00, 150-250 lbs 190.00-245.00; Sel 2 70-100 lbs 90.00-100.00. Pairs/Trios: Sel 1 50-70 lbs with One Kid Under 20 lbs 220.00-265.00 per pair, 70-100 lbs with One Kid Under 20 lbs 165.00 per pair, 50-70 lbs with Two Kids under 20 lbs 310.00 per trio. SC Grain on Friday. Corn was 2 to 3 cents lower; elevator bids 4.14- 4.20, processor bids 4.19-4.49. Soybeans were 7 to 8 cents lower; elevator bids 8.24-8.69, processor bid 9.14, export bid 9.19. New Crop wheat was 3 to 4 cents lower; elevator bids 4.49-4.79. Cotton on Friday. Southeast base price for 41-4/34 grade was 0.93 higher at 75.00. Fruits & Vegetables: Prices paid to SC growers at the Columbia State Farmers Market on Friday. Beets dz bnchs Red type 20.00, 25 lb sks Red type Topped 16.00; Cilantro ctns bnchd 30s 10.00; Greens dz bnchs Turnips/Mustard 20.00, Collards 25.00, 1.35 buctns bnchd Kale 24s 15.00, 1 1/9 buctns Mustard/Turnip Tops/Creasy type 15.00; Onions, Green crts bnchs 24s 12.00, ctns bnchd 48s 22.00, Sweet type 24s 20.00; Parsley ctns bnchd Flat and Curly types 30s 15.00; Rutabagas dz bnchs 20.00, 1 1/9 buctns Large 10.00; Spinach 1.35 bucrts Savoy type 20.00; Strawberries gallon baskets Medium-Large 8.00; Turnips 25 lb sks Topped Medium 16.00. OUT OF STATE PRODUCE: Apples buctns Pink Lady 20.00-25.00, Fuji/York 20.00, Red/Golden/Granny Smith 20.00, tray pack Gala/Fuji 28.00; Bananas 40 lb ctns 18.00; Beans bucrts Snap type 15.00; Cabbage 50 lb ctns Green type 18.00-20.00; Cantaloupes 1/2 ctns Tuscan type 9s 16.00; Carrots 50 lb sks Jumbo 16.00; Corn, Sweet 4 dz crts Yellow/Bi-Color/White 15.00; Cucumbers 1 1/9 buctns Long Green Select 15.00-18.00, 1 1/9 bucrts Pickles Small-Medium 35.00; Eggplant 1 1/9 buctns Medium FL 15.00; Grapes 18 lb cntrs bagged Red and White Seedless Large 24.00; Okra 1/2 buctns FL Small-Medium 20.00; Onions, Dry 50 lb sks Yellow Jumbo 20.00, 25 lb sks Red Jumbo 20.00, 40 lb ctns MX 1015 28.00-30.00, 16 3-lb sks Peruvian Sweet Medium 26.00; Peppers, Bell 1 1/9 buctns Green Choice 20.00, Red Extra Large 25.00-26.00, Yellow Choice 23.00; Peppers, Other 1 1/9 buctns Banana Hot 16.00, Jalapeno FL 20.00; Pineapple 1 layer ctns Golden Ripe MX 7s 12.00; Plums 2 layer ctns Red/Black 48s 20.00; Potatoes 50 lb sks Red Size A 15.00, 50 lb sks White Size A #2 15.00; Squash 1/2 buctns Zucchini Small 14.00-15.00, Medium 10.00-12.00, 3/4 buctns Yellow Crookneck Small 14.00-20.00, Medium 10.00-12.00; Sweet Potatoes 40 lb ctns Orange type US Number 1 NC 17.00-20.00, US Number 1 MS 22.00, US #2 NC/MS 15.00, Jumbo NC/MS 15.00; Tomatoes 25 lb ctns Vine Ripes Pink-Light Red Extra Large/Jumbo 17.00-18.00, 6x6 sz/5x6 sz 14.00-16.00, Green All Sizes 17.00-20.00, 2 layer ctns Vine Ripes MX 4x4s 14.00; Tomatoes, Grape 20 lb ctns Red type 18.00, 12 1-pt cntrs Red type 12.00; Tomatoes, Plum 25 lb ctns Roma Large/Extra Large FL 15.00; Watermelons 24 inch bins Red Flesh Seeded FL 35s/45s 225.00, Red Flesh Seedless FL 45s/60s 275.00, per melon Red Flesh Seeded FL 18-20 lbs 5.00, 22-24 lbs 6.00-7.00, Red Flesh Seedless FL 16-18 lbs 5.00. CITRUS: Oranges 4/5 buctns Valencia 100s 20.00, 7/10 buctns Navel CA 88s/113s 20.00-21.00, 10 4-lb sks Valencia Fl 64sz 22.00, 5 lb sks Valencia FL 5.00; Tangelos 7/10 buctns Minneola CA 125s 25.00-26.00; Tangerines 4/5 buctns Honey FL 150s 25.00, Honey FL 120s 30.00. For detailed reports go to www.ams.usda.gov/marketnews.htm or www.agriculture.sc.gov or phone USDA-SCDA Market News at 803-737-4491 or 4497. Source: South Carolina Dept of Ag-USDA Market News, Columbia, SC 803- 737-4491. http://www.ams.usda.gov/mnreports/CO_LS146.txt 15:25e sr